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Kuusakoski Group Oy (Kuusakoski)

Kuusakoski Group Oy, commonly known as Kuusakoski, is a leading Finnish company headquartered in Vantaa, Finland. Established in 1914, Kuusakoski has evolved into a prominent player in the recycling and waste management industry, with significant operations across Europe and Asia. The company specialises in the recycling of metals, electronics, and other materials, offering innovative solutions that prioritise sustainability and resource efficiency. With a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, Kuusakoski provides unique services that include the recovery of valuable materials from complex waste streams. The company has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the circular economy. Kuusakoski's dedication to quality and innovation has solidified its reputation as a market leader, making it a key contributor to sustainable practices in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kuusakoski Group Oy (Kuusakoski)'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Non-Ferrous Metal Reprocessing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

16

Industry Benchmark

Kuusakoski Group Oy (Kuusakoski)'s score of 13 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kuusakoski Group Oy (Kuusakoski)'s reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Kuusakoski Group Oy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 77,865,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 23,196,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,770,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 51,899,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which primarily consist of purchased goods and services (8,430,000 kg CO2e). In Finland, the company’s emissions data for 2021 indicated Scope 1 emissions of about 17,460,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 661,000 kg CO2e. The overall emissions reflect Kuusakoski's commitment to transparency in its environmental impact, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has not set any formal reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment in line with industry standards for climate action.

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20212022
Scope 1
24,968,000
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Scope 2
3,268,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
60,156,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kuusakoski Group Oy (Kuusakoski)'s primary industry is Secondary other non-ferrous metals for treatment, Re-processing of secondary other non-ferrous metals into new other non-ferrous metals, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Kuusakoski Group Oy (Kuusakoski) is headquartered in FI, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kuusakoski Group Oy (Kuusakoski) is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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